Minutes of the forty-eighth annual session of the Salem Baptist Association (Ala.) 1886

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SALEM

ALABAMA,

BAPTIST

Association,

O^^ICEiaS:

Rev. W. a. WHIPPLE, Moderator Troy, Ala.

W. B. DARBY, Clerk... Henderson, Ala.

The Forty-ninth Session will be held with Ebenezer Church, twelve miles
northeast of Troy, commencing on Saturday before the first Sabbath in
October, 1887.

MONTGOMERY, ALA.:

The Alabama Baptist Print.

1886.

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The forty-eighth session of the Salem Baptist Association
convened with the church at Spring Hill, Pike County, Ala-
bama, on Saturday, October 2nd, 1886.

The introductory sermon was preached by Elder W. A.
Whipple, from the I chapter, viii verse. Acts.

At 2 p. m. the messengers assembled, and after reading
the 10th chapter of St. John, singing the hymn^ " I Love
Thy Kingdom Lord," and prayer by Brother Mullin, the
Moderator announced the Association ready for business.

The letters from the churches were read by Brethren T. J.
Carlisle and Josiah Jernigan and the following delegates
enrolled :

LIST OF MESSENGERS PRETENT.

1. Antioch — S. H. Adams, Thomas Walters.

2. Bethel— J. W. Smith, G.J. Cotton, J. J. Defee, T. J. Welch.

3. Bethlehem— D. C. Allen, J. E. Raj.

4. Capel Hill— John. Ivej, T. J. Logan, F. Lord.

5. Ebenezer— A. Black, J. W. Vaughn, T. W. Arington.

6. Enon— W. R. Hardin, C. W. Hardin.

7. Good Hope— T. J. Youngblood.

8. Harmony — W. J. Brown, James Linsey.

9. Hepzibah— J. F. Walters, G. N. Stanley.

10. Lebanon— J. W. Kelly, H. R. Youngblood.

11. Mt. Moriah— J. O. Hurly, J. T. Hurly.

12. New Harmony — R. F. Hawkins, D. H. Patterson.

13. Providence — G. W. L. Parkman, W. P. Floyd.

14. Spring Hill— J. J. Macon, W. T. Lawson, J. C. Moore, T. W. Law.

15. St. John— E. M. Brooks, Benjamin Goff, N. Holmes.

16. Troy, 2d— T. K. Mullin, W. A. Whipple, Josiah Jernigan.

17. Union— W. C. Sanders, J. W. Head, W. C. Darby.

A letter from Enon Church was presented for re-admit-
tance, and on motion, was received back.

The election of officers resulted in the re-election of
Elder W. A. Whipple, Moderator; W. B. Darby, Clerk, and

josiah jernigan, Treasurer ; Brothers B. H. Ryder, of the
Tuskeegee Association, and T. J. Carlisle, acting as tellers.
Brother J. W. Head, with the Pastor and Messengers of
Spring Hill Church, were appointed as the Committee on
Preaching.

A petitionary letter from Antioch, a newly constituted
•church, was presented for membership with us, and on
motion, was duly received.

The hours for meeting and adjourning were fixed so as to
meet at 8:30 a. m. and adjourn at 12 m. and re-assemble at
1;30 p. m. and adjourn at will.

The call for correspondence was responded to as follows :
From Mabama Association— Elders W. C. T. Mosely and
W. C. Avant.

From Centennial Association — J. P. Nail and F. J. Car-
lisle.

From Tuskeegee Association — B. H. Ryder.
Brothers S. H. Adams and Thomas Walters were granted
leave of absence.

On the call for agents. Elders W. C. T. Mosely and T. J.
Carlisle responded in behalf of Alabama Baptist, and Elders
B. H. Ryder and T. K. Mullin for the Tennessee Baptist.
The committees were announced as follows :
On Finance— W. C. Sanders, T. J. Logan and R. F.
Hawkins.

On Sabbath Schools— G. N. Stanley and D. C. Allen.
On Bible Cause— D. C. Allen and J. W. Vaughn.
On Periodicals— T. K, Mullin, J. W. Kelly and H. R.
Youngblood.

On Missions — E. M. Brooks and T. J. Welch
On Temperance— J. W. Head, W. R. Hardin, T. W. Law.
On Nominations— J. C. Moore, J. Linsey and J. F. Hurly.
On Education— T. W. Law, J. W. Smith and G. W. L.
Parkman.

On Documents— J. E. Ray, T. J. Youngblood and S. H.
Adams.

On Deceased Ministers — D. C. Allen, J. J. Macon and W.
0. Sanders.

On motion, the body adjourned.

Monday's Session.

After prayer by Brother John Ivey the Moderator
announced the Association ready for business.

The roll was called and absentees marked.

The Constitution, Decorum and Abstract of Faith were
read and approved.

Brethren IST. W. Sen, T. B. Sen and Z. King reported as
correspondents from the Newton Association and were
received.

Treasurer's report for last year was submitted, read and
referred to the Committee on Finance.

Correspondence returned :

To Centennial — D. C. Allen, J. O. Hurly, J. D. Jones
and C. N. Mallett.

To Newton— D. C. Allen.

To Pea River— E. M. Brooks, W. A. Whipple, D. C. Allen
and J. J. Macon.

To Alabama — J. J. Macon and W. A. Whipple.

To Zion — R. F. Hawkins, John Ivey and J. C. Moore.

Report of Committees :

REPORT ON PERIODICALS.

We, your Committee, beg leave to report : We believe the Bible to be
the great source of the light of the world and that it should be first of all
our reading. We deem the Alabatna Baptist, Tennessee Baptisr, Fold's
Christian Repository and Kind Words for the Sunday Schools all emi-
nently worthy of our support and patronage, and would recommend everj'
Baptist in the Association to subscribe for and read some of our religious
journals.

Respectfully submitted,

T. K. MuLLiN, Ch'n.

REPORT ON TEMPERANCE.

We find that the cause of temperance is advancing within our bounds.
We can no more tolerate the moderate use of intoxicants than the moder-
ate indulgence of any other growing sin. One drink of whiskey, when
taken as a beverage, is intemperance. We call upon our churches to show

their faithfulness by exercising a godly discipline to put down the making,
selling and use of ardent spirits as a beverage. We can but express our
profound gratitude to God for the advance that has been made in the tem-
perance cause within our State and country during the year.
Respectfully submitted,

J. W. Head, Ch'n.

REPORT ON SABBATH SCHOOLS.

We have but little encouraging information from which to make our
report. Of our seventeen churches only seven report Sunday Schools, and
these seven have been greatly blessed, and had many accessions to their
membership during the year. We earnestly urge the churches to wake up
to their duty and at once take steps to organize Sunday Schools, the medium
through which the great truths of the Bible may be impressed upon the
minds of the yoimg. We are taught to bring up a child in the way it
should go, etc. We hope the pastors of the churches will strive earnestly
to arouse their membership to a sense of duty in this grand work so that
next year every church can report a flourishing Sunday School.
Respectfully submitted,

G. M. Stanley, Ch'n.

Brothers W. R. and 0. W. Hardin were granted leave of
absence.

Adjourned for dinner.

1:30 p. M.
Prayer by Elder W. C. Avant.

Reports of Committees resumed :

REPORT ON MISSIONS.

The cause of misssions is the cause of our blessed Christ, and this truth
should tend to enthuse us with more zeal and energy in the cause of our Mas-
ter. Let us all be fully alive to this important work and strive to do more
than ever before, knowing that " God Loves a Cheerful Giver." We fear
the churches are indiflerent and careless as to the demands upon them.
Brethren, be faithful and energetic in the cause of our great Redeemer.
Respectfully submitted,

E. M. Brooks, Ch'n.

REPORT ON EDUCATION.

We are glad to be able to report that the interest in education is growing
in our midst, and that the opportunities for refined culture is good. We all
should aid by our efforts and support the advanced educational interest
being inaugurated throughout the land. With feelings of pride we direct
attention to our denominational colleges — the Howard for young men, and
the Judson and Central for young ladies. Let us encourage them.
Respectfully submitted,

T. W. Law, Ch'n.

REPORT ON NOMINATIONS.

We report : To preach the next introductory sermon, Elder J. J. Macon;
alternate, D. C. Allen.

Messengers to State Convention — W. A. Whipple, W. C. Sanders, W.
B. Darby, W. W. Thrasher, C. N. Mallett, A. Black, sr. and James Linsey.

Executive Committee — W. C. Sanders, J. D. Jones, J. J. Macon, W. A.
Whipple and W. W. Thrasher.

Sunday School Superintendents — First district, J. O. Hurly ; second
district. Josiah Jernigan ; third district. J. D. McLendon ; fourth district,
John Ivej ; and for the Association at large, W. A. Whipple.
Respectfully submitted,

J. C. Moore, Ch'n.

REPORT ON DOCUMENTS.

We, Your Committee, report that we find : First, an invitation from
Ebenezer Church for your next session.

DISTRICT MEETINGS.

First District— At Mt. Moriah Church, Friday before fourth Sunday in
July next.

Second District — At Hepzibah Church, Friday before first Sunday in
August next.

Third District — At Bethlehem Church, Friday before fourth Sunday in
July next.

Fourth District — At New Harmony Church, Friday before first Suoday
in July next.

Respectfully submitted,

J. E. Ray, Ch'n.

REPORT ON BIBLE CAUSE.

We report some destitution,, but are unable to say definitely how much,
or to what extent it exists. We recommend that every one of this Associ-
ation be requested to search for those having no Bible, and that money be
raised to supply the need. The Word of Life should be placed in the
hands of every one, and Baptists are the people to do it ; for like Paul, we
are not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for therein is the righteousness of
God revealed from faith to faith.

Respectfully submitted,

D. C. Allen, Ch'n.

REPORT ON DECEASED MINISTERS.

We are happy to be able to report tbat God, in mercy, has spared the
lives of all our ministers another year ; but we feel deeply impressed to
notice the death of that old " veteran of the cross," Elder Wm. Pritchet,
late of the Centennial Association. Brother Pritchet had spent the vigor
of his manhood with us, and everywhere the fruit of his labors abound.
He was faithful, indeed, in the cause of Christ, and "our loss is his eternal
gain." May God reise up more men to spend and be spent in declarmg
the full council of God.

Respectfully submitted,

D. C. Allen, Ch'n.

MISCELLANEOUS.

A petition for aid from the church at Rutledge, through Elder W. C.
Avant, was responded to by a contribution of $13.35.

A complaint from an excluded member was offered, but ruled out of
order.

Brother J. E. Ray was granted leave of absence.

The following resolution of thanks was adopted :

Resolved, That the hearty thanks of this body are tendered to the

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brethren, sisters and friends of Spring Hill for the kind and generous hos-
pitality extended to us during our stay in their midst.

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMI'lTEE.

We have examined the Treasurers report for last year and find the dis-
crepancy between it and the minutes to have arisen from unpaid pledges.
For this year we report as follows :

For Minutes $37 30

For Mexican Missions 13 75

For Cuban Missions 22 30

For Foreign Missions 17 00

For Home Missions 21 45

For State Board 36 50

For Brother Brooks (indigent) pd. and rec't'd 14 05
For Rutledge Church (pd, to W. C. Avant).. 13 35

Total amount paid Treasurer $175 70

Respectfully submitted,

W. C. Sanders, Moderator.

On motion, the Clerk will receive fifteen dollars ($15) for
his services and use the balance of the Minute Funds for
Minutes and other expenses. *

The collection in behalf of old Brother Brooks amounted
to $10.05.

The following resolution was adopted .

Resolved, That Miss A. J. Denis, daughter of Brother M. M. Denis, be
recognized and received as the representative of tiie Ladies Central Com-
mittee ; and that the churches composing this Association be requested to
receive her on this work of the ladies for the cause of Missions.

Resolved, Further, that the pastors of the several churches be urged to
organize Missionary Societies in their charges ; also supply those societies
with literature — the Foreigti Missi^ Joicrtial and the Heathen Helper —
organs of the Southern Baptist Convention.

B. H. Ryder.

On motion, the Association adjourned to meet with the
church at Ebenezer, twelve miles northeast of Troy, on Sat-
urday before the first Sunday in October, 1887.

W. A. WHIPPLE, Moderator.

W. B. Darby, Clerk.

LIST OF MINISTERS AND THEIR POST-OFFICE.

W. A. Whipple, Troy. E. Y. Van Hoose, Troy.

A. Black, Troy. E. M.Brooks, Flemington.

W. J. McBride, Troy. D. C. Allen, Flemington,

Thomas Rowe, Troy. B. H. Ryder, Troy.

J.J. Macon. Trov G. G. McLendon, Henderson.

J. L. Youngblood, Troy. F. L. Loard, Goshen Hill.

LICENTIATES.

J. H. Stevens, Troy. John Ivey, Indian Branch.

ORDER OF BUSINESS.

1. Delivery of Introductory Sermon.

2. Call for and read the letters from the churches.

3. Organize by election of officers.

4. Call for letters from churches desiring to unite with this body.

5. Appoint committees on Preaching and Finance.

6. Appoint the nours for meeting and adjourning.

7. Call for correspondents.

8. Call for agenft of missions and other objects of benevolence, invite
ministers of our order to seats with us, and renew the call each morning.

9. Appoint committees on Sabbath Schools, Documents, Bible Cause,
Periodicals, Missions, Temperance, Nominations, and Education.

10. Read minutes, call and correct roll of messengers.

11. Report of Treasurer.

12. Appoint correspondents.

13. Call for reports of committees appointed under the 9th rule above in
order of their appointment.

14. Call for miscellaneous business.

15. Call for report of Finance Committee.

16. Arrange for printing and distributing the minutes, and paying the
Clerk. II

17. Read and approve the minutes.

18. Adjourn.

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TABULAR STATEME^

Churches.

Pastors.

Clerks.

Post Offices.

Antioch

Bethel

Bethlehem

Chapel Hill... ..

Ebenezer.

Enon

Good Hope

Harmony

Hepzibah

Lebanon

Mt. Moriah

New Harmony.

Providence

Spring Hill

St, John

Troy, 2nd

Union

Helicon

Nev/ Bethel... .
Mt. Pleasant. .
Sharon

Total.

D. C. Allen

W. A. Whipple...

J.J. Macon

D. C. Allen

J. P. Nail

W. A. Whipi.le...

W.C. Avant

P. Nail

J. J. Macon

J. L. YoLingblood.

J. P. Nail

W. C. Avant

D. C. Allen^....

J. J. Macon

J. Bradley

' . H. Ryder

J L. Youngblood

M. B. Adams

W. G. Mulkey ....
J. E. Ray....."... .

G. W. Shirley

H . G. Black

C. W. Hardin. . . .

J. C. Shirlev

C. R. Walden

G. N. Stanley

W. T. Green

C. N. Mallet

D. N. Patterson .
G. W L. Parkman

T. W. Law

U. S. Fuller

Josiah Jernigan . .
W. B, Howard

Troy

Troy

Flemington .. .
Indian Branch,

Linwood

Linwood

Troy

Troy

Troy

Troy

Curry

Rutledge

Troy

Milo.

Flemington . . .

Troy

Henderson . . . .

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13

3
15

9
14
13

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10

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6

35
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178

As directed by Fin. Com.

Sunday's collection, $20.25 ; Raised for E. M. Brooks, .$10.55 ; Raised for Rutledge Chui
*Not Represented.

TABULAR STATEMENT OF CHURCHES.

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Churches.

Antioch

Bethel

Bctlilehem

Chapel Hill... ..

Ehenezer.

Enon

Good Hope

Harmony

Hepzibah

Lebanon

Mt. Moriah

New Harmony.

Providence

Spring Hill

St. John

Troy, 2nd

Union

Helicon

New Bethel

Mt. Pleasant. .
Sharon

Pastors.

'I'otal

As directed hv Fin. Com.

D. C. Allen

W. A. Whipple...

J.J. Macon

D. C. Allen

I. P. Nail

W. A. Whip'.le...

W.C. Avant

P. Nail

j. J. Macon

J. L. Youngblood.

' P. Nail

W. C. Avant

D. C. Allen^.. ..

J.J. Macon

J. Bradley

B. H. Ryder

J L, Youngblood

Clerks.

M. ]j. Adams.. , .
VV. G. Mulkcv ..
J. E. Rav ...."...
G. W. Shirley...

H . G. Black."

C. W. Hardin... .
J. C. Shirlev ....

C. R. Walden

G. N. Stanley. . . .
W. T. Green ....

C. N. Mallet ....

D. N. Patterson
G. W L. Parkman
T. W. Law . ...

U. S. Fuller

Josiah Jernigan . .
W. B. Howard. . .

Post Offices.

Troy

Troy

Flemington .. .
Indian Branch.

Linwood

Linwood

Troy

Troy

Troy

■f'l-oy

Curry

Rutledge

Troy

Milo

Flemington . . .

Troy

Henderson . . .

178

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115

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$37 30

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Sunday's collection, $20.25 ; Raised for E. M. Brooks. $10.55 ; Raised for Rutledge Church, $13.35. Total, $44.15.
*\ot Represented.

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